Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S2
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched May 2010
- New Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic S2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1 was released 20 months earlier than the S2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL1 scores vs the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic S2
E-PL1 | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus E-PL1
S2 | E-PL1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | May 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic S2
E-PL1 | S2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 comes with outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1 versus the S2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and S2 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and S2.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S2 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-05-17 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 lbs) | 112g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 280 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $288 | $109 |